Food & Drink

The Enrico Serafino winery in Piedmont was founded in 1878, when Enrico was only 24 years old. Perhaps one should call the winery Serafino Enrico instead since Serafino is the first name and Enrico the family name. At the time, Piedmont was not the rich and famous region that it is today but a quite

Eat Just is targeting “at least” $3 billion in valuation for its IPO that will likely happen in Q4 2021 or early next year, according to one of the leading investors of the plant-based eggs producer, an increase from the $2 billion valuation Bloomberg reported last October. Cofounder and CEO Josh Tetrick recently noted how

When Source Farmhouse Brewery opened its doors for the first time in August 2019, they hoped that their hunch that drinkers in central New Jersey were hankering for farm to tap beers was correct. Situated in the quiet community of Colts Neck on a small 125-year-old farm, their tasting room offered visitors space to relax

The Stags Leap District has a winegrowing track record dating to the mid-1800s. Back then the Silverado Trail was a wagon route from the cinnabar mines to the docks of San Pablo Bay. This sub-appellation of the Napa Valley appeals to wine enthusiasts for this sense of history, and for the next three months, some

As a socially and environmentally-minded philanthropist, an investor in plant-based and sustainable brands, a host of his own plant-based TV show and of course, as center for the Brooklyn Nets— DeAndre Jordan is a busy guy. In the midst of his relentless schedule, he finds a way to squeeze in a half-hour Zoom call with

Provenance Bio, which makes animal-free proteins that can be used in products ranging from fashion to food, announced Tuesday that it has successfully produced gelatin through its development of a proprietary protein expression platform to create biomimetic proteins that are capable of beating animal agriculture prices. Based in San Francisco and founded in 2020, Provenance

Peanut butter is found in nearly every kitchen pantry. But with its high fat content and inherent “messiness”, this staple was missing the trend of people searching for healthier alternatives and higher protein. That is until the invention of powdered peanut butter by PB2. I sat down with Craig Entwistle, CEO at PB2 Foods, to learn more about

The makeup bag may have accumulated some dust during the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we’re emerging from quarantine any less concerned about our skin. Interest in skincare continues to exceed the demand for cosmetics—a trend that was on the rise long before 2020. As consumers become more aware of how lifestyle choices and environmental

Canadian confectioner Yumy Bear that offers a line of low-sugar and vegan gummy will start trading on CSE in July under the symbol “YUMY” with an anticipated $50 million enterprise value, and plans to expand to the U.S. in 2022. The company became the latest to enter the multibillion-dollar jellies and gummies industry that’s projected

When the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen bumped from June to September this year because of Covid concerns, the enterprising team at The Little Nell Hotel decided to fill the signature summer kick-off weekend with its own gastronomic extravaganza. Taking place over four days that ended on Sunday, the inaugural Little Nell Culinary Fest,

%Aarabica’s founder Kenneth Shoji was taught by his Japanese father: Never go into a business that you will have fun with.  But he did. He opened the first %Arabica café in 2013 and now has 90 locations worldwide.  On June 11, its first U.S. location opened in Dumbo, Brooklyn. “The world has changed and the idea of

The first thing you notice upon entering Contento is that a large portion of the bar is lower than normal. You may then realize that there is about twice the usual amount of space behind the bar. These and other adaptations make Contento a welcoming space for wheelchair users, whether they are guests coming in

California-based chicken chain El Pollo Loco LOCO is going for first-mover status as it announced today the launch of its drone delivery test starting June 24. El Pollo Loco is partnering with Tel Aviv-based drone startup Flytrex for the test, which will start in Southern California. During the pilot, a select number of the chain’s

The Canary Islands have been popular with European tourists for a long time. They love the sun, the beaches, the fascinating volcanic landscape. But do they know that the islands have a thriving wine industry? Wine production has a long history in the Canary Islands, but the modern era didn’t start until around 30 years

PepsiCo PEP Inc (PEP) traded to an all-time intraday high of $149.27 on Wednesday, June 16. This was a test of its weekly risky level at $149.26. After setting this high, the stock closed below its June 15 low of $148.07. This is known as a daily key reversal. Another reason to book profits comes

During President Joe Biden’s recent speech to Congress, he mentioned an important point about the climate plan that will affect the agricultural technology (agtech) sector. In his speech, he revealed paying farmers for planting cover crops that will help remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Cover crops include Camelina, rye, buckwheat and several others. Yield10

The long-awaited home opener for MLS newcomer Austin FC happens this Saturday June 19 at the stunning Q2 Stadium, where fans can expect a variety of food and drink that represents the laid back and diverse nature of the Texas capital. The stadium embodies the ethos of the city – an airy, open layout surrounded

Last year, on March 12, I got a phone call from my husband: I was told that everyone was being sent home to work from their respective abodes indefinitely. At that point I knew that things were bad—and they were about to get worse. By the weekend, New Yorkers were starting to hoard necessities and

Dairy farmworkers and advocates are criticizing a new fair trade label for dairy products. Fair Trade USA’s new Fair Trade dairy program is rolling out on select sku’s of Chobani Greek Yogurt. The leading Greek yogurt brand has partnered with Fair Trade USA for Milk Matters, a customized audit process for dairy supply chains to ensure fair treatment of workers, among

Emily in Brooklyn is home to the famed Emmy burger. It was nominated the best burger in the country and the best burger in New York City by many publications. INSIDER’s Herrine Ro and Emily Christian visit the restaurant to see how the burger is made, and they try it out on camera. MORE LEGENDARY